Barron: No one in ACC is 'wringing their hands' over Maryland departure

3:34 PM,
Nov. 19, 2012

FSU president Eric Barron

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Although he hasn't spoken with Maryland officials directly, Florida State president Eric Barron understands why the Terrapins' cash-strapped athletic program might be tempted to bolt the Atlantic Coast Conference for a potential windfall with the Big Ten.

But in an interview with the Democrat on Monday, Barron said Florida State's athletics department is not struggling financially and is feeling no pressure to grasp for other opportunities.